Alipuyo (en. Servant)
/a-li-pu-yo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who serves or helps another person, often in a household or for a wealthy individual.
The servant takes care of the needs of his master.
Ang alipuyo ay nag-aalaga sa mga pangangailangan ng kanyang amo.
A person who is willing to venture for the good of others.
He is regarded as a servant of those in need in his community.
Siya ay itinuturing na alipuyo ng mga nangangailangan sa kanyang komunidad.
A direct term for people who are not free and perform duties similar to slaves.
In the past, many servants suffered under abusive masters.
Sa nakaraan, maraming alipuyo ang nagtiis sa mga mapang-abusong amo.
Common Phrases and Expressions
become a servant
to serve or help another person
maging alipuyo
Related Words
slave
A person who is in a state of servitude and carries out the orders of others.
alipin
service
The act of providing assistance or help to others.
pagsisilbi
Slang Meanings
Ex-boyfriend/girlfriend, still talking but don't expect anything.
He's treating you like an alipuyo now, no more smiles, just teasing.
Parang alipuyo na lang ang trato niya sa 'yo, wala nang ngiti, puro asar.
A lingering grudge that isn't resolved.
He's just there, like an alipuyo, carrying the weight of his feelings towards you.
Nandiyan lang siya, parang alipuyo, ang bigat ng nararamdaman niya sa'yo.
A person who is hoping but getting nothing in return.
Is that what he has become? Just an alipuyo in your love?
Ganyan na ba siya? Alipuyo na lang sa pagmamahal mo?